The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has fixed Saturday, 12 July, 2025, for the conduct of local government elections across the state, with political campaigns scheduled to commence from Friday, 18 April, 2025.
In line with Section 21(I) of the LASIEC Law 2008 (as amended), the Commission has officially released the Notice of Election for the positions of Chairmen and Councilors across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs), 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), and 376 wards in Lagos State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Commission, Mr. Tope Ojo, and made available to journalists in Lagos.
According to the statement, the current tenure of local government administrations in the state is gradually winding down, prompting the Commission to intensify preparations for the transition. The release of the Notice of Election marks the official commencement of the electoral process.
As outlined in the timetable, a run-off or re-run election (if necessary) has been scheduled for Saturday, 19 July, 2025.
Ojo also disclosed that all registered political parties are expected to visit the Commission’s headquarters to obtain nominations and other relevant forms on behalf of their candidates.
Further key dates in the election timetable include a strategic meeting between LASIEC and all registered political parties on Tuesday, 15 April, 2025, and the publication of detailed election guidelines on Thursday, 17 April, 2025.
Campaigns and political rallies are permitted to begin on Friday, 18 April, 2025, and will run until Wednesday, 9 July, 2025.
The submission window for nomination forms of “substituted” or “only candidates” by political parties will open on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025, and close on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025.
The Chairman of LASIEC, Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd), reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to conducting free, fair, inclusive, and credible elections in accordance with global best practices.
She assured all political parties of a level playing field and urged strict adherence to the approved timetable.
